De la Espriella Sworn In as Colombia’s Leader, Vows Armed Group Crackdown Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration as President of Colombia marks a significant shift in the country's politics.
The 48 year old right wing lawyer replaces Gustavo Petro, a leftist leader who championed negotiated peace with armed groups.
De la Espriella's victory is not just a change of leadership but a clear break from the past four years. De la Espriella campaigned on promises to crack down on armed groups and revive Colombia's oil and gas industry.